pataca
[ puh-tah-kuh ]
noun
a nickel, silver, or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Macao, equal to 100 avos.
Origin of pataca
11575–85; <Portuguese ≪ Arabic abū ṭāqah a kind of coin
Words Nearby pataca
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How to use pataca in a sentence
Gambling in Macau is often set in HKD instead of the local pataca, and businesses that cater to visitors accept Hong Kong Dollars.
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